| Title | 4. Fostering hope and humanity through transformative education |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | A call to reimagine mentorship |
| Contributor | Shivaani Chugh (author) |
| Anurag Mishra (author) | |
| Aashima Dabas (author) | |
| Chandini Chugh (author) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0462.04 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0462/chapters/10.11647/obp.0462.04 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Shivaani Chugh; Anurag Mishra; Aashima Dabas; Chandini Chugh; |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Published on | 2025-07-02 |
| Long abstract | This chapter explores the experiences, perspectives, and challenges of both mentors and mentees in research mentorship. Based on a qualitative study at a leading medical institute in New Delhi, it examines the transformative potential of mentoring and its role in reshaping education, with hope. Participants highlighted the significance of reciprocal trust and respect in fostering effective mentorship relationships. Grounded in principles of inclusivity, choice, and shared growth, the study offers a pathway to enhancing mentorship as a meaningful and impactful—and hopeful—educational practice. |
| Page range | pp. 49–60 |
| Print length | 12 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
Shivaani Chugh is a Counselling Psychologist specialising in working with young adults in a range of issues, such as academic and interpersonal relationships.
Dr Anurag Mishra is a surgeon working as a Professor at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, and an acclaimed leader in surgical education, health systems strengthening, and humanitarian innovation. With over fifteen years of clinical and academic experience, he has mentored hundreds of young doctors through initiatives like MASHAAL, a leadership program that equips healthcare professionals to drive systemic change. Dr Mishra is the founder of GURUKOOL, an initiative promoting values-based medical education, and Innovation in Global Surgery, a global collaborative advancing equitable surgical care in low-resource settings. He is an active contributor to the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery (India Chapter) and collaborates with institutions such as RCSEd, NIHR UK, Harvard Medical School, and University of Leeds. A recipient of multiple national awards for research and social service, Dr Mishra embodies a leadership philosophy grounded in compassion, collaboration, and courage.
Aashima Dabas is a paediatrician working at the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak hospital, New Delhi. Her work interest focuses on childhood growth, bone disorders, and medical education. She is the Associate Editor of Indian Pediatrics, the official journal of Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
Chandini Chugh is a dentist with a Master’s in public health, and a keen interest in improving community health through public health initiatives.